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Events

‘And they sang’: Worship institute covers entire psalter in four days
More than 500 pastors, musicians and laity attended the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

Concordia University System regents gather for training
The training was mandated by the Synod in convention.

Specialized Care conference offers practical, theological insight
Specialized Care workers extend their congregation’s Word and Sacrament ministry by providing spiritual care to those in unique circumstances.

Exhibit features Reformation-era coins, medals
The exhibit opens June 25 at Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis.

Lutherans meet in D.C. to discuss church and state
The event was sponsored by the LCMS Office of the President and Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

Black Clergy Caucus meets during ‘time of transition’
The Black Clergy Caucus of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held its spring conference April 9–11 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.

‘With eyes fixed upon Jesus’: Call Day 2024
The two LCMS seminaries held Call Days on April 23 and 24.

Translation leaders gather for National Offering ‘summit’
The National Offering will support the ongoing translation of solid Lutheran resources into languages other than English.

God’s design for sexuality: Starting the conversation
In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.

Lutherans give witness to life and Christ
The March on the Arch is the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the St. Louis region.

Countdown to Call Day 2024
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.

DCEs meet for study, sharing
The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biennial conference Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Houston.

Worker wellness coalition meets for sharing, planning
The Ministerial Care Coalition gathered in Florida March 3–5.

Hybrid conference a ‘joyful conversation’ about stewardship
There is no cost to attend the conference, which offers both online and in-person options.

Campus ministry staff to gather in May
The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is set for May 29–30 at Luther Memorial Chapel in Shorewood, Wis.